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Chronic Disease Self-Management and Behavior Change Attitudes in Older Adults

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  • Kimberly A. Sell
  • Elaine J. Amella
  • Martina Mueller
  • Jeannette Andrews
  • Joy Wachs

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The population of older adults with chronic disease is increasing, yet little is known about their perception of chronic disease and self-management. To develop successful and sustainable chronic disease self-management interventions in the older adult population, health care providers must first understand older adults’ attitudes toward health status and behavior change. This pilot study was conducted to determine the feasibility of the study design. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the appropriateness of using a mixed-methods research design to investigate Appalachian older adult’s attitude toward the chronic disease experience and health behavior change. A convergent, parallel mixed-method design included a quantitative questionnaire and qualitative focus groups in churches in northeast Tennessee. The aim of the study was met, and the methodology of the study was found to be feasible for larger studies. Divergence of data was found when evaluating qualitative and quantitative data. The study instrument was found to be reliable for future use. The implications of the results suggest that the study design is appropriate for the purpose of the study.

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  • Kimberly A. Sell & Elaine J. Amella & Martina Mueller & Jeannette Andrews & Joy Wachs, 2016. "Chronic Disease Self-Management and Behavior Change Attitudes in Older Adults," SAGE Open, , vol. 6(3), pages 21582440166, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:6:y:2016:i:3:p:2158244016665661
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244016665661
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